Prairie View A & M University - Prairie View, TX
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Prairie View A & M University
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Prairie View A & M University is a public school.
Contacting the School
5th Street Ave. A, L.w. Minor Street.
Prairie View, TX 77446
Main Phone: (936) 261-3311
Web Site: www.pvamu.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 8,382 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 541 male students and 690 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 43.9% of the student body, while females made up 56.1%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (7442)%, Hispanic (134)%, Asian (318)%, and Native American (12)%.
Prairie View A & M University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 51.8% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 370. One quarter of students scored at least 460.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 370 or higher. One fourth of students scored 470 or higher.
Degree Programs
Agribusiness
Agricultural ScienceArchitectureBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducation- Curriculum And Instruction
- Educational Administration
- Educational Materials And Instructional Media
- Special Education
- Student Services And Counseling
- Teacher
- Vocational Teaching
- Agricultural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Prairie View A & M University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Southwestern Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Weekend college
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 16,660 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 9,448 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 23,332 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school rank is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- Recommendations are recommended.
- A college preparatory program is recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.
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